Bill Hardt Presents: Three Parties, Three Great Talents
DJ Aron, Beth Sacks & Zoë Badwi by joel martens San Diego Pride is upon us and the choice of parties and entertainment is truly endless. The “must do” parties are always the originals that have stood the test of time and Bill Hardt’s world-famous trifecta are the ones not to miss: Circuit Daze, Zoo […]
The Imperial Council: 50 Years of Fabulous – Holding Court and Bearing Witness
by tim parks – As one of the oldest LGBT organizations around the globe and certainly the oldest in North America, the International Court System of the United States, Canada and Mexico has a rich and storied history. Founded in San Francisco by renown activist, drag queen and performer José Julio Sarria in 1965—who would […]
Joshua Harmon’s Significant Other: Queer Love is Something to Celebrate
by lisa lipsey – Joshua Harmon, famed for his comedy Bad Jews, wrote Significant Other and watched it transfer to Broadway last year. The central character in his romantic comedy is Jordan Berman, who has been pounding the New York City pavement searching for “Mr. Right.” Jordan has a trio of close-knit girlfriends who help him […]
Sirens Bar & Restaurant: Savory Seafood From Around The World On Park Boulevard
Featuring Frankie “The Bull” Terzoli at the Helm by brandon cezares ~ Frankie’s travels and years as a young chef are evident in the variety of flavors available to diners at his restaurant. From Italian-inspired dishes like the Creamy Shrimp and Scallop Farfalle to a Japanese Ahi Poke Bowl with wakame and shoyu sesame, Sirens […]
Todd Gloria & The EQCA Equality Awards: Striving For a Healthy, Just, and Fully-Equal World
~ by joel martens ~ Equality California (EQCA) is the nation’s largest statewide civil rights organization. Its nearly 800,000 members work to bring the voices of LGBTQ people and our allies into the institutions and power centers throughout California and across the United States. They do this by “electing pro-equality leaders, passing pro-equality legislation in […]
Actor and Comedian Rob Riggle Appointed New Mayor of Funner, California
Harrah’s Resort Southern California today formally inaugurated acclaimed actor and comedian Rob Riggle, the second official mayor of Funner, California, in an over-the-top ceremony complete with a VIP purple carpet entrance, golden eagle statues and a harpist that took place at Dive, the resort’s pool paradise. “Rob Riggle is ‘funner’ personified,” said Darrell Pilant, senior vice […]
How Sweet! Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory is Opening in SoCal.
by lisa lipsey – Have you heard? About the five children from around the world who won a golden ticket entry to Mr. Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory and a lifetime supply of chocolate? This is the premise of Roald Dahl’s popular children’s book, turned movie (twice-over), turned musical, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. My brother […]
Getting the Choir in Shape: Miriam Dance Does Deloris in ‘Sister Act’
by lisa lipsey – Nominated for five Tony Awards including best musical, San Diego Musical Theatre’s (SDMT) Sister Act is raising the roof at downtown’s Horton Grand Theatre. Known first as the 1992 blockbuster hit film starring Whoopi Goldberg, Sister Act continues to make audiences feel good, but of course it all begins with a […]
Diversionary’s Rock n’ Roll Rebellion Ball and Alexandra Billings – The Transformation Continues
by joel martens – They say that out of great pain, great beauty can emerge. Those of us who work and play in the arts have borne witness to that transformation repeatedly through theatre, music, spoken word and all the myriad forms out there. It’s often a window to the inner workings of our human […]
Communicating On All Levels: A Chat with ‘Life After’ Choreographer Ann Yee
by lisa lipsey – Trained at Boston Conservatoire of Music, Harvard Summer Dance Center and Ohio State University, with incredible shows under her belt from London, New York and San Diego, Choreographer Ann Yee acknowledges she has very little media and social presence. She accepted The Rage Monthly’s interview because she believes wholeheartedly in the […]